Zumba® in the Summer

Greetings to students and other blog readers alike!

It's hard to believe June is almost over! That hasn't stopped the Zumba® fitness classes from occuring (with the exception of work emergencies and locking one's self out of their new home), although it does mean that the classes are a bit smaller. For any of you reading who have been shy to try a Zumba® fitness class, the summer is a perfect time to try it out as many folks head outdoors to get exercise in, leaving the gym high and dry!

Three quick announcements:

• There are NO AQUA ZUMBA® classes the week of July 3-9th. That week will be an off-week, very much analogous to that of Memorial day week. The first July Aqua Zumba® session will start on July 11!
• ZumbaChemist is taking a much needed break the weekend of July 4th and hopefully will get a sub to teach the Saturday morning TRC class on July 2nd. Keep tuned in here and on Facebook for further details if this class will be cancelled or not.
• Anticipate NO ZUMBA® class on Monday, July 4th at Gold's Gym. They closed at 6pm on Memorial Day and it'll probably be about the same on July 4th!

Updates to these announcements will be made as soon as the information is available!

ZumbaChemist Goes Gold!

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, ZumbaChemist is going to her Zumba Gold® license training in mid-July!

Why is this fun and exciting news?

Many folks in all of the venues I've taught at (with the exception of Aqua Zumba® for obvious reasons) have various physical movement issues. Some folks start Zumba® fitness having not done any physical activity for months or years. Some folks start Zumba® fitness after recovering from surgery. Any instructor will tell you, that's GREAT for desiring to get into shape - but as it has been previously pointed out - Zumba® fitness is a fairly high-impact cardiovascular activity. When you're recovering from a knee replacement, back surgery or you've not done physical exercise in a decade or more coming into a Zumba® fitness class can be literal torture for your body. Not only that, your doctor might not find it a great fit for you (and he or she will recommend that you walk!).

That's why Beto drew some of the best trainers in the world to help design the Zumba Gold® program. From Zumba website:

Zumba Gold targets the largest growing segment of the population: baby boomers. It takes the Zumba formula and modifies the moves and pacing to suit the needs of the active older participant, as well as those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle. What stays the same are all the elements the Zumba Fitness-Party is known for: the zesty Latin music, like salsa, merengue, cumbia and reggaeton; the exhilarating, easy-to-follow moves; and the invigorating, party-like atmosphere. Active older adults want camaraderie, excitement and fitness as a regular part of their weekly schedule. Zumba Gold is the perfect fit. It’s a dance-fitness class that feels friendly, and most of all, fun.

SO...

If you've tried Zumba® fitness with the ZumbaChemist and found it to be a bit too "intense" for you - don't dismiss Zumba® until you've tried Zumba Gold® with the ZumbaChemist, coming August!!

Zumba® Fitness Early June Updates

• Aqua Zumba® has started up for the summer as of TONIGHT! Sessions are running two weeks in duration, so you're not paying for classes you can't attend if you're going out of town on vacation. I personally think that's a great deal! 
• Zumba® Fitness classes are ON for TUESDAYS at 4:30pm at Turner Recreation Commission!  Ditch your workout and join the party with us then!
• For this Wednesday, June 8, 2011 the ZumbaChemist will not be around to teach class at 7:15pm, however, class WILL BE HELD still, and taught by one of the great TRC subs!
• There will be no 10:30am class at WRBC this upcoming Saturday, June 11, 2011 since the ZumbaChemist will be moving along with her husband belongings into her new home!  Classes will resume on June 18, barring any major problems!